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European traditional flea market first held at Ana MandaraBy Nhan Tam The traditional flea market in Europe, “Marché D’automne”, will be replicated at Ana Mandara Villas Dalat on October 28 - PHOTO: COURTESY OF ANA MANDARA VILLAS DALAT DANANG - Inspired from the traditional flea market in Europe, “Marché D’automne”, Ana Mandara Villas Dalat in the Central Highlands city of Dalat will for the first time hold a flea market with many interesting activities from 5 p.m. till late night on October 28. The event “Marché D’automne” recreates the unique atmosphere of the original Europe flea market, completed with an expansive buffet of savory European cuisine such as fish creamy soup, Paella Spain, Coq au vine, assorted BBQ sausage, and much more. In addition, guests can partake in delightful activities such as magic show, street music, exciting games, prizes, and many other surprises from Ana Mandara Villas Dalat. … [Read more...] about European traditional flea market first held at Ana Mandara

An exquisitely designed, age-old binh phong (a traditionally-styled, Fengshui-friendly partition) rich in historical significance is an alluring feature of the Palace 2 in Da Lat. >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P2: Stone villa of Nguyen King’s concubine >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P1: Nguyen Dynasty’s trusted retainer At the Governor-General’s Palace (now Palace 2), used by the Lam Dong People’s Committee as a guest house and convention space, hangs an age-old binh phong which intrigues visitors with its decorative patterns. Da Lat is a resort town blessed with a temperate climate and acts as the unofficial capital of the Central Highlands of Vietnam. During the first half of the 20th century, the French all but built Da Lat into a ‘romantic French town’ of their own on the Lang Biang Plateau, replete with hallmark European features. At the time, the town was a hotspot for both Vietnamese and Europeans based in … [Read more...] about Untold stories of Da Lat – P3: Royal partition

Along with rising demand ahead of the Lunar New Year, strawberries originating in Da Lat, a popular tourist town in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, have become a victim of counterfeit fruits sourced from China. The Da Lat strawberry is one of the most favorite fruits to enjoy or to gift during Tet as the harvest season takes place from December to April. Located in Lam Dong Province, Da Lat’s year-round cool weather is perfect for growing this type of fruit. The Lunar New Year begins on February 16, with preparation and celebration often carried out one week before and after the date. A large number of Chinese strawberries have been imported into the local market and disguised as the Da Lat specialty, causing confusion for many customers. In order to help buyers identify the real Da Lat fruits, Le Thi Thanh Nga, an official from the Lam Dong Plant Protection Department, has highlighted the different characteristics between the two types of strawberries. In terms of shape and … [Read more...] about ​Expert highlights differences between Da Lat and Chinese strawberries

Many residents from Ho Chi Minh City have traveled to Da Lat City, in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, to come to a long-term agreement on purchasing organic vegetables from local growers after examining their farm for food safety standards. Vietnam’s food market has been infested with concerns regarding contaminated products unfit for consumption, hence the distrust directed to producers. This negative feeling causes users to gravitate toward locations known to provide ‘clean’ food, one of which is Da Lat City, in Lam Dong Province. “Vegetables sold in markets and supermarkets may be reliable, but I’m still worried because I can’t trace their origins,” said Ho Hai Yen, 40, in Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City, who visited Da Lat to buy food directly from the farm. She said that she even does not completely believe vegetables with clear labels and price tags, for she had been deceived by an online produce trading company offering such … [Read more...] about ​Saigonese trek to Da Lat to inspect vegetable farms before purchase

Visitors have complained that the Da Lat Cherry Blossom Festival was held too late when there are no more blossoms to see. The first Da Lat Cherry Blossom Festival opened at Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat city of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on January 27. Many visitors have expressed disappointment when there are no more flowers to see during the festival. Da Lat Cherry Blossom Festival opened at the Sam Tuyen Lam Resort on January 27 when there are no flowers "I was so disappointed," Nguyen Huu Luan, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City said. "Some 100 trees at the Sam Tuyen Lam Resort where the opening ceremony was held, showed no flowers. On many trees around the lake there were only leaves growing while the flowers had all gone." Visitors to the Da Lat Cherry Blossom Festival on January 27 According to local people, cherry blossoms started to bloom about a month ago when many areas in the city, especially Tuyen Lam Lake were covered by the amazing pink … [Read more...] about Da Lat cherry blossoms held too late

A nuclear disaster drill was conducted on Friday in the Central Highlands city of Da Lat to improve local authorities’ ability to respond to future mishaps such as a radiation leak in Vietnam’s largest nuclear research hub. Thirteen units were involved in the large-scale drill headed by the administration of Lam Dong Province where Da Lat is located. The hypothetical emergency was a traffic accident between a passenger bus and a specialized vehicle transporting two sealed radioactive sources of Iridium-192. Prolonged leakage of Iridum-192 could pose severe health risks to local residents, who could develop cancer or even die from overexposure to the radioactive material, according to the drill’s script. Lam Dong’s emergency nuclear response team, which is composed of experts from Da Lat Nuclear Research Institute, the local fire department, and the local traffic police force, took part in taking exposed victims to hospital and relocating the radioactive … [Read more...] about Nuclear disaster drill conducted in Da Lat

The imposing stone villa in Da Lat that King Bao Dai, Vietnam’s last monarch, gifted to one of his concubines is a lasting reminder of the regal romance. >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P1: Nguyen Dynasty’s trusted retainer Apart from Queen Nam Phuong, his official wife, King Bao Dai (1913-1997), the 13th and last king of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), had several concubines and lovers. Nguyen Dynasty is also the country’s last monarchy reign. Da Lat is an appealing resort town and the capital of Lam Dong Province in the Central Highlands. A singular paramour Following his abdication in August 1945, Bao Dai was sent back to Vietnam by the French government in April 1949. After receiving the news about Bao Dai’s return to Vietnam and stay in Da Lat in 1949, Phan Van Giao, governor of the central region, picked him up at the town’s Lien Khuong Airport and introduced a young woman named Le Thi Phi Anh to him. Anh, 12 years younger than … [Read more...] about Untold stories of Da Lat – P2: Stone villa of Nguyen King’s concubine

Global icon Starbucks has announced the return of Vietnam Da Lat coffee to its motherland, Vietnam. The limited-quantity coffee is now available at all Starbucks stores in the country.“They will be sold very quickly,” Ms. Patricia Marques, General Manager of Starbucks Vietnam, believes. “We actually had to have a long conversation with the coffee department to get more, because the allocation was too little. I just received a large order for Tet boxes. Customers very much appreciate our products.”Starbucks has been sourcing Vietnam Da Lat coffee since 2015 as part of the Starbucks Reserve portfolio. Starbucks Reserve coffee is the company’s line of rare, small lot coffeesavailable only in limited quantities. Each is a one-of-a-kind coffee from coffee-growing regions across Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.Starbucks Reserve Vietnam Da Lat whole-bean coffee was first introduced in early 2016 and was widely welcomed by customers and partners, as … [Read more...] about Starbucks continues to promote Vietnam Da Lat coffee

The cherry blossom festival of Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong will be started from January 20, announced the provincial People’s Committee at a conference on January 11. Da Lat’s cherry blossom festival to start on January 20As planned, the event aims to promote the beauty of the cherry blossom and give visitors a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful view as well as attract more tourists to the flower city.The most public spaces which attract crowds to admire, smell and photograph the cherry blossom trees in Xuan Huong Lake and Tuyen Lam lake tourist site.However cherry blossoms on streets in Da Lat City, including Tran Hung Dao, Bui Thi Xuan, Tran Quang Dieu, Nguyen Du, residential areas in Xuan Tho, Xuan Truong wards; on the national road No.27C linking Da Lat and Nha Trang City have now reached peak bloom. SGGP … [Read more...] about Da Lat’s cherry blossom festival to start on January 20

US coffee chain Starbucks on Thursday announced that it would again sell Vietnamese Da Lat coffee at its stores starting from January 6.The Vietnamese Da Lat whole bean first made an appearance at Starbucks stores in the country in early 2016 and became popular.Patricia Marques, general manager, Starbucks Vietnam, said: “Viet Nam Da Lat is a popular coffee among partners and customers and is versatile in many brewing applications. Great as a brewed coffee in the morning or a delicious espresso option for your favorite espresso beverage, we are excited by its return.”It is available in all Starbucks stores across Viet Nam from January 6, she said.The company said the brew is available at its two reserve stores in HCM City and Ha Noi, while the other stores just sell coffee powder.To mark the return, the company is presenting a gift set of Viet Nam Da Lat coffee with one Starbucks Reserve Viet Nam Da Lat whole bean pack and one logo mug at VND370,000 (US$15).According to … [Read more...] about Viet Nam Da Lat Coffee returns to Starbucks